Marry a female star at a bargain price

Chapters 314 and 315: The Hungry Wolf Couple
Jiang Feng's words caused the atmosphere to shift again.

Even the cameraman, who was constantly trying to focus off-camera, noticed the subtle atmosphere at the dinner table.

Then I started to wonder.

Puzzled Number One: These people are meeting for the first time, why are they so hostile?
Puzzling #2: I'm used to seeing women scheming against each other, but this is the first time I've seen men competing with each other. What's the point?

Puzzle #3: Why is Jiang Feng targeting Lin Xiao? Is it because he secretly loves Han Xixi but couldn't marry her, so he's holding a grudge?
The group was completely baffled.

However, no matter how wildly everyone speculated, no one guessed that Jiang Feng was targeting Lin Xiao out of jealousy for his musical talent.

Because this is completely illogical.

No matter how much Lin Xiao has risen to fame in the past two years and is the most watched musical genius in the music scene, he cannot compare to Jiang Feng in terms of either the quantity or quality of his works.

In other words, his overall popularity is slightly higher than Jiang Feng's.

But there are also historical factors at play.

After all, Jiang Feng's representative works were all produced at the beginning of the century, before the internet had flourished.

Back then, cassette tape sales were the sole indicator of popularity, making them completely incomparable to today's online buzz.

If it really comes down to a competition, Jiang Feng isn't afraid.

The legendary sales of tens of millions of cassette tapes is something that no top celebrity these days dares to emulate.

Is it true that Jiang Feng is jealous of Lin Xiao?
Don't be ridiculous, how is this any different from saying Ouyang Feng was jealous of Guo Jing!
Therefore, even though Jiang Feng's current performance is unbecoming of a grandmaster in the music industry, no one dares to speculate about him in this way.

I'd rather guess that he has feelings for Lin Xiao's wife; that's more likely.

After all, our teacher Jiang has been full of praise for Han Xixi's performance ever since "The Voice of China".

He is also known for his womanizing ways, and the number of times he has been to the Civil Affairs Bureau has prompted people to urge him to become a member.

It's not surprising that he took a liking to the young and beautiful Han Xixi.

Under this assumption.

The atmosphere was strange; no one spoke for several seconds.

Lin Xiao had long sensed the teacher's inexplicable malice, guessing it was related to his "diva-like" behavior of being late and asking for leave.

But unexpectedly, Jiang Feng's words took a roundabout turn and inexplicably led to the topic of "Little Apple".

Lin Xiao's eyes flickered; he understood.

To say that Master Jiang Feng was jealous of Lin Xiao, a part-time newcomer in the music industry who had just achieved some success, would be an insult to the senior master and also Lin Xiao's own overestimation of his abilities.

Therefore, he came to the correct conclusion: Jiang Feng looked down on pop songs like "Little Apple" and felt that it was a disgrace to popular music. The song became popular all over the country and made all the idealistic, ambitious and aspiring musicians look bad.

in short.

Lin Xiao and his song "Little Apple" are definitely bad money, yet they have driven out many good songs that couldn't even get started in the music scene.

How could the straightforward Jiang Feng tolerate this?

In particular, this master is also a representative figure of rock music. His classic works either express the meaning of life or the pursuit of dreams, or confront suffering or inspire hard work.

Even romantic love is rare.

Seeing a catchy pop song like "Little Apple" become so popular was worse than killing him; he had long since come to hate Lin Xiao like a thorn in his side.

Now that they've finally gotten a chance, they're naturally going to act on it immediately.

Lin Xiao understood the leather pants guy's anger and couldn't help but admire him: "Angry guy has so much energy. He's almost fifty and still so angry. He's a true rocker with a rock spirit!"
Lin Xiao was not angry at all; on the contrary, he found Jiang Feng very respectable.

If every industry had such moral exemplars who uphold principles and practice self-discipline, many industries would not suffer from a collapse in their image.

At least it won't collapse so completely.

He was very emotional.

But he only expressed his feelings and did not intend to kneel down and admit his mistake on the spot.

Music is an art.

Anything related to art and literature is difficult to judge as good or bad, or to determine a winner or loser.

After all, there's no first place in literature, but there's always a second in martial arts.

Lin Xiao had discussed the quality and target audience of the song "Little Apple" with his wife before, and he didn't want to discuss it with this leather-pants guy again.

It's impossible for him to admit out loud that his novel "Little Apple" is a piece of garbage.

Being led by the nose by Jiang Feng, it's even more impossible for him to sing on the spot at the dinner table.

Moreover, Lin Xiao couldn't make the atmosphere too awkward in front of the camera, so the current situation was quite a test, and it seemed like no answer would be quite right.

Lin Xiao: Good heavens, making a living in variety shows is really tough!

Fortunately, he was quick-witted and came up with a solution in the blink of an eye.

He immediately laughed: "Brother Feng, why do you suddenly want to hear me sing 'Little Apple'?"

Jiang Feng said with a forced smile, "This song is so popular lately, I hear it everywhere I go, there's no escaping it. You, Teacher Lin, are an absolute top star now, so you finally get to see it, you have to hear a live version, right?"

Hearing the increasingly hostile tone, Lin Xiao laughed even more heartily.

"So, Brother Feng, you really like my song 'Little Apple,' right?"

He asked with a smile.

Jiang Feng was caught off guard by the close proximity and immediately froze.

Everyone at this table, including the cameras around the table and the hundreds of millions of viewers after the program was edited and broadcast, could see that Jiang Feng greatly disliked this vulgar pop song that was hardly worthy of serious attention.

Of course, there's absolutely nothing wrong with this dislike.

After all, he's a big name in the music industry, a veteran rocker, and a pioneer in music, with a ton of representative works. It's perfectly reasonable for him to look down on these catchy, brainwashing pop songs.

To put it simply, it's a matter of different musical tastes.

Moreover, Jiang Feng has plenty of capital to look down on him, and netizens won't criticize him at all.

The premise is that he doesn't express his dislike in front of the original singer.

If we really want to do that...

That's not a matter of different musical tastes, but a matter of character.

After all, "Little Apple" is currently a nationwide hit, so there are still many people who like it.

No matter how much of a master you are, Jiang Feng, you can't say that the musical taste of the entire nation is poor...

Do you even know what mass art is?

You've caught my attention?!
Lin Xiao's seemingly casual and sunny question immediately reversed the situation, cornering the leather-pants guy who had initiated the provocation.

Jiang Feng wasn't an actor, and his face immediately fell.

"I...I...am alright!"

He gritted his teeth before uttering those few words.

Lin Xiao immediately burst into laughter: "Brother Feng alone is half of the music industry! You saying that's good is the highest affirmation for me, a junior! I'm so happy!!"

Lin Xiao looked completely smug.

Seeing this, the others quickly chimed in, trying their best to turn the awkward atmosphere at the table around.

The atmosphere immediately became cheerful again.

Jiang Feng, feeling rebuffed and increasingly frustrated, couldn't help but ask, "Mayor Lin, are you still going to sing or not?"

Lin Xiao knew he wouldn't let him go.

He quickly laughed and said, "Sing! Since Brother Feng wants to hear it, of course I'll sing!"

He paused, a sly glint in his sunny, confident smile, and said to everyone, "However, this song is all about being lively. There's no accompaniment or instruments here, and it'll be a bit dry for me to sing alone. Why don't we all sing it together... I think everyone knows it, right?"

Du Yanfang laughed and said, "I've been listening to it every day lately, so I already know how to sing it!"

This lady is from Taiwan. She's in her forties but dresses very charmingly, and with that sweet, high-pitched voice, she looks even more youthful than Han Xixi.

As soon as she opened her mouth, the atmosphere became even more joyful.

“I can sing too,” Zhang Yi said.

"And I!!"

Jiang Xiaofei raised his hand excitedly, looking completely ecstatic.

Everyone was having a great time.

Then, led by Lin Xiao, the whole table of people started singing along, nodding and swaying their heads.

"I planted a seed, and it has finally grown into fruit. Today is a great day..."

"You are my little apple, I will never tire of loving you..."

"..."

The singing was loud and clear, and the voices were perfectly synchronized.

On a breezy midday in the height of summer, amidst the leisurely and tranquil rural scenery, a feeling of comfort and joy is simply impossible to suppress.

Several big stars sang and clapped along, all of them feeling incredibly relaxed.

People don't really like this song that much.

But unfortunately, this song is so popular recently that you can hear it everywhere you go, and the melody is so simple and catchy that you've unconsciously learned it all.

However, despite the gathering, everyone is mindful of their celebrity image and would certainly not easily sing such a corny song.

But I don't know what's wrong with me today.

Perhaps the environment was too relaxed, or perhaps the atmosphere at the table was very lively.

With the original singer Lin Xiao present, he gave everyone a little guidance, and they started singing along, getting louder and more relaxed as the song progressed.

Jiang Xiaofei, the goofy rich kid, even stood up and clapped along, looking incredibly excited.

In the lively environment, Jiang Feng, who had been sitting with his arms crossed and a cold expression, felt numb again.

His suggestion was originally intended to make Lin Xiao look foolish.

But now, everyone is singing so happily and harmoniously, making him seem out of place and like a joke.

Therefore, due to the change in public opinion, they were forced to comply.

He had no choice but to stretch out his hands and clap along for everyone.

Jiang Feng: This is too humiliating!!

Master Jiang felt as if his dignity had been trampled on.

What's even more disgusting is.

He clearly scoffed at the melody of this cheesy, catchy song, but for some reason, everyone was singing along freely today. With everyone relaxed, the song became less catchy.

How come... it even sounds kind of nice?

"A hallucination! It must be a hallucination!!"

Jiang Feng tried his best to remain vigilant as a music pioneer, and his gaze toward Lin Xiao, who was excitedly leading the singing, became increasingly sharp.

……

The first dinner gathering of the three groups of guests reached its climax early with a group rendition of "Little Apple".

After the song, everyone at the table was noticeably more relaxed... except for Jiang Feng.

Encouraged by the singing, the subsequent meals, conversations, and games all gradually became more enjoyable.

Everyone smoothly shed their original identities and quickly integrated into their new homes and environments... except for Jiang Feng.

The lunch was very enjoyable and harmonious.

Off-camera, director Xiao Fang looked a little bewildered.

"Weren't we just on the verge of a fight? How come the atmosphere is so good all of a sudden?"

"And the guests aren't hitting any more roadblocks or getting stuck anymore; they're getting into the zone much faster and more quickly than in previous episodes... What's going on?"

After thinking it over, Xiao Fang felt that the credit should go to Lin Xiao.

This discovery was like a slap in the face to him on both sides.

No, how could it be Lin Xiao?
This guy is clearly the troublemaker in class, always late or leaving early, disobeying the teacher, and handing in blank papers when you assign homework.

How could it be him who became the soul of the class, leading everyone to quickly get to know each other and maintain unity?
As someone who had studied hard for years to come to the big city, Xiao Fang was furious.

But after he calmed down, he thought about it.

It seems that when we were in school, the person who was most popular and could best influence the class's morale was not the class monitor or the academic representative, but rather this kind of troublesome person who was good for nothing.

He disliked this kind of person at the time.

Today, however, we rely on the flexibility and adaptability of such people to save our careers and protect our future.

It has to be said that it was a boomerang from many years ago that hit him right between the eyebrows.

The lunch ended in an exceptionally harmonious atmosphere.

The ladies cooked the meal, and Lin Xiao volunteered to do the dishes, saying that the men should wash them.

The other two couldn't refuse either.

As a result, the two carried the cups and plates into the kitchen, but Lin Xiao said, "I remember now, I still have some honey root tea from our Xingguang Town. It's good for digestion. I'll go and brew some for everyone."

Then he threw the dirty dishes into the sink and brazenly slipped away. His speed left Shuangjiang completely bewildered.

Jiang Xiaofei belatedly realized: "Did he run away?"

Jiang Feng grew increasingly furious. In front of the camera, he tried his best to control his emotions, and all his unspoken words were condensed into a single nasal resonance: "Hmph!!"

Wait until these two unfortunate brothers finish washing the dishes and come out.

In the living room, Lin Xiao and three ladies sat around the coffee table, sipping tea and telling jokes, making everyone laugh heartily.

The two were even more bewildered.

The air conditioning was on in the living room, and the group had a relaxed, vacation-like atmosphere.

Meanwhile, they were washing dishes in the kitchen, working without air conditioning, and their foreheads were covered in sweat from exhaustion.

Liangjiang increasingly felt that he was a great victim.

Jiang Xiaofei, carefree and oblivious, was quickly drawn in by Lin Xiao's joke and sat down to laugh like an idiot.

In the end, only Jiang Feng was left, panting heavily.

"Zhang Yi, we should go back!"

He called out to his wife in a cold and aloof tone.

This sudden sound made the atmosphere in the living room awkward again.

Zhang Yi was very unhappy, but she had to try her best to maintain her image as a virtuous wife and get up with a smile.

The couple said goodbye to Lin Xiao and Han Xixi.

Once one couple left, the other couple, not wanting to linger, also left.

The guests' first gathering thus came to an end.

Lin Xiao and Han Xixi saw the guests out of the courtyard.

As they turned around, they naturally took each other's hands and returned to the living room.

There's still half a pot of the honey root tea I just brewed left.

"Wife, would you like another drink?" Lin Xiao invited with a smile.

"Okay~"

Han Xixi smiled and sat cross-legged on the futon.

Lin Xiao poured tea for his wife.

"I took the day off this morning, and you had to take care of the guests all by yourself. You must have worked so hard!"

He held the teacup in both hands and smiled apologetically.

Han Xixi laughed: "Oh, so you felt bad, that's why you poured me tea?"

Lin Xiao immediately switched to a serious expression: "How could that be! Do you think your husband is such a materialistic person? I'll pour you a drink anytime you want, I'd be willing to do it for the rest of my life!"

Such cheesy, sycophantic words almost made Han Xixi spit out the tea she had just drunk.

"Come on! I know you too well!" Xixi said, her expression knowing but not saying anything.

"What's wrong with me?"

"You're just trying every possible way to advertise the agricultural products of your Starlight Town, aren't you?"

"Uh……"

Lin Xiao chuckled and glanced at the tea bag placed in the center of the coffee table. The simple packaging read "Starlight Honey Root".

Honey root is actually the rhizome of a local wild plant.

The root is sweet and has the effect of clearing heat and removing dampness. People in the mountains have been using it to boil water for generations.

After all, the sweetness that doesn't cost money is what's most lacking in a life of poverty.

A few years ago, when the town's cadres went to the countryside to help alleviate poverty, they unexpectedly tasted this tea and found it to be very sweet and delicious.

If it's packaged properly, it should be able to sell.

So the town took the lead in attracting investment and actually made the industry thrive.

This honey root is found everywhere in the mountains.

Knowing they could make money from it, the villagers flocked up the mountain to cut and harvest the crops, carrying bags of them down the mountain to dry them.

The town's honey root tea companies then collect, package, and sell the tea.

However, although the industry has taken off, sales have remained stagnant due to problems with promotion and transportation.

As the town mayor, Lin Xiao had finally gotten on such a big show. If he didn't take the opportunity to promote his own agricultural products, it would be a terrible thing to do!
He knew his wife had long seen through his thoughts.

But it's still a bit embarrassing to say it so openly.

"You know the saying, 'If you see something, don't say it out loud,' don't you?" Lin Xiao teased.

"What's the use of me seeing through it but not saying anything!"

Han Xixi couldn't help but laugh, and pointed to the camera, "If the production team blurs your image later, all your efforts will be for nothing, right?"

Lin Xiao's expression froze: Oh my god, I forgot about that.

This reaction made Han Xixi laugh with glee.

Lin Xiao quickly joined in the laughter.

The young couple leisurely drank half a pot of tea.

Lin Xiao had been busy since he got up in the morning and was exhausted by now. He was feeling sleepy and went back to bed to sleep.

I slept for half the afternoon.

When he woke up, the sun was already about to set outside the window—which was quite late in summer.

Lin Xiao glanced at his watch and saw that it was indeed 7:30.

Wow, he can really sleep!
But it was really comfortable!

This show was totally worth it. Not only could I openly advertise my own products, but I could also legitimately take a nap.

Even so, they still eagerly give him money!

Lin Xiao simply couldn't bear it!
"Wife, wife?"

Finding that Xixi was not in the room, he got up and called out to her.

As soon as the voice fell, the door was pushed open, and half of a cute body peeked in.

"You're awake!"

"Yes!"

Lin Xiaoxing smiled.

Whenever I see my wife, I feel genuinely relaxed, happy, and joyful.

"Perfect timing, dinner's almost ready!" Xixi said with a smile.

"Have you cooked?"

Lin Xiao was surprised, "Didn't we agree that I would cook dinner?"

Xi Xi rolled her eyes: "You were sleeping so soundly, how could I possibly wake you up? I guess I'll just have to do it myself!"

Lin Xiao scratched his head sheepishly.

"This whole mess has made me so lazy today!"

"Oh dear, how can you say that!" Xixi said seriously. "You slacked off yesterday too!"

"..."

He thought his wife was going to make excuses for him, saying that he was busy serving the people and was working tirelessly until his dying breath.

I never expected them to kick me when I'm down.

This girl has really gone astray!
"Just kidding~"

Xi Xi laughed triumphantly and said playfully, "Brother, wait a little longer, dinner will be ready soon~"

Lin Xiao's brows furrowed.

My wife started calling me by all the nicknames she usually uses, so it seems she's adapting well to the show, at least more so than I expected.

"Let me help you!"

"No need, there's only one dish left, just wait and eat!"

Xi Xi smiled broadly, left those words, and then made her retreat.

Lin Xiao wasn't insistent.

After serving the cooked dishes and rice, Xixi's last dish was successfully cooked.

It's hot in summer.

Xixi brought out the dishes, her forehead covered in sweat.

She was wearing an apron, her hair was a little messy, and her fair skin was slightly flushed.

Compared to the big stars on stage before, she didn't look as refined, but Lin Xiao found her even more vivid. He couldn't help but raise his neck and kiss his wife on the cheek while she was putting down the plates.

This completely stunned Xixi, especially since it was on a TV show with several cameras pointed at them.

"You... what are you doing?"

"I'm sorry, my wife, I was being presumptuous!"

Lin Xiao clasped his hands in a gesture of fear, looking every bit the refined scholar.

The sudden appearance of the stage surprised and delighted Xixi, who couldn't help but burst out laughing.

The tension from being kissed without my consent vanished instantly.

"Is saying sorry enough? You're not allowed to eat dinner tonight!" Xixi got into character, hands on her hips, striking a shrewish pose.

"Ah~"

Lin Xiao looked pitiful, swallowing hard as he stared at the three dishes and soup on the table. "But my wife's cooking skills are unparalleled. She has made so many delicious dishes but won't let her husband taste them. Such torture is worse than killing me!"

As he spoke, he quickly grabbed a pair of chopsticks and stabbed them into his chest, then pretended to spit blood.

"puff……"

"oops!!"

Xi Xi disgustedly reached out and grabbed the food, saying, "You're spitting all over the food, how disgusting!"

Lin Xiao quickly shrank his neck: Oh well, I messed up!

"I'm not disgusted by you, I don't mind!"

"I'm complaining... but you're not complaining about me?!"

Han Xixi's eyes widened, and she put her hands on her hips again, unable to suppress her laughter, "Why do you look down on me?"

Lin Xiao also stood up, hands on his hips, his tone neither righteous nor confident: "Because you're beautiful, kind-hearted, gentle, generous, virtuous, and lovely, capable in both the living room and the kitchen..."

"Wait, wait, wait!" Xixi waved her hand, looking puzzled. "Even though you're talking nonsense, these are all advantages, right? How did they become reasons for you to dislike me?"

"Who said I looked down on you? I just said I don't look down on you!"

"……Yeah?"

"Think carefully, did I say I disliked it or not?"

"..."

Xi Xi actually started to recall it seriously.

Lin Xiao pursed his lips and chuckled as he sat down, picked up his chopsticks, and began to eat swiftly.

By the time Xixi realized what had happened, the guy had already eaten half a bowl of rice.

"No, no, you scoundrel, you're deliberately obstructing my view!"

Han Xixi finally understood, "You were the one who spat on the table, how did it turn into a topic of whether you dislike me or not? Now it's me who dislikes you!"

Lin Xiao ate with relish, grinning foolishly: "Then, to make amends, I'll eat all the dinner my wife prepared so carefully, not leaving a single grain of rice... Is that alright?"

"Dream on! I still want to eat!!"

Xixi was finally not confused and picked up her rice bowl to eat.

The couple chased each other, grabbing food and dishes, making it seem like a massive army even though they were just the two of them.

The cameramen were stunned.

This is this...

How did this atmosphere suddenly ignite? We were acting like complete strangers when we met yesterday!

Also, were these two reincarnated starving ghosts or childish brats?!
Stealing food?! You hungry wolves!

The key point is that it's also quite sweet!

These two seem to have entered into a very new kind of marriage!

(End of this chapter)